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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Douglass leaves Thomas Auld's house in what year?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1876.
(d) 1798.

2. In his discussion of his childhood, what does Douglass say is the name of the man who owns his mother?
(a) Mr. Gale.
(b) Mr. Stewart.
(c) Mr. Winthrop.
(d) Mr. Cage.

3. After Brent's deceiving letters home, Dr. Flint writes to the major of which city in search of her?
(a) Marblehead.
(b) Boston.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Arlington.

4. How old is Douglass when he comes across the book "The Columbian Orator" in his private pursuit of education?
(a) 17.
(b) 9.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

5. As Douglass' narrative begins, he says he was born in which of the following towns?
(a) Marydel.
(b) Tuckahoe.
(c) Galena.
(d) Easton.

6. As his narrative begins, Douglass says that he has had two masters. What is the name of his first master?
(a) Ned.
(b) James.
(c) Lloyd.
(d) Anthony.

7. For which relative does Douglass feel especially sorry after the death of his former master?
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Girlfriend.
(d) Sister.

8. When discussing his master's house, Douglass says that people come from all BUT WHICH of the following towns to see the master's garden?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Annapolis.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Easton.

9. Which of the following preachers does Douglass say is the favorite of the slaves in St. Michael's?
(a) Mr. Storks.
(b) Mr. Cookman.
(c) Mr. Humphry.
(d) Mr. Ewery.

10. Upon Mrs. Bruce's death, how long does the voyage from New York to Liverpool take for Brent and Mr. Bruce?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 28 days.

11. As Chapter 7 opens, Douglass says that he lived with the Auld family for how long?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 19 years.
(d) 7 years.

12. What is the name of the kind pastor in Chapter 31 who takes Brent and her friend in?
(a) Rev. Peters.
(b) Rev. Long.
(c) Rev. Durham.
(d) Rev. Elliot.

13. How long does it take for Ellen to arrive in Brooklyn after she leaves Mr. Sands?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

14. At the end of the searching of the house in Chapter 12, how many lashes does the captain order the occupants to be given?
(a) 105.
(b) 63.
(c) 39.
(d) 25.

15. According to his discussion of his childhood, what is the name of Douglass' mother?
(a) Betsey.
(b) Leah.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Brent's grandmother?

2. In Chapter 28, Brent mentions that her Aunt Nancy was allowed to marry at what age?

3. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?

4. Upon arriving at the Auld household, Douglass learns that he is to care for their young child by what name?

5. What is the name of the young man that helps Brent find her way in Chapter 20?

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